Artwork
Woman with Furs
Woman with Furs is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist John Singer Sargent. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
About this work
Overview
Woman with Furs is a 1892 oil painting by John Singer Sargent, an American artist who worked primarily in Europe. The work is part of the Clark Art Institute's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a dark fur coat and hat, shown in a three-quarter view with her face turned to the right. Her features are rendered realistically, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Sargent's use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark creating a sense of volume and depth. Loose brushwork and an emphasis on light reflect the influence of Impressionism.
History & Provenance
Sargent, trained in Florence and Paris, traveled extensively throughout Europe and beyond, documenting diverse settings in his work. Woman with Furs is a product of his mature period, created in 1892.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 15, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Belle Époque and Edwardian-era luxury.
